SPORT AND ACTIVE LEISURE Level 2 Traineeship

Level 2
Traineeship
Lurgan Campus
Pearson

Overview

The Sport Level 1/2 Extended Certificate Traineeship is aimed at those who are passionate about sports and aspire to build a career in the dynamic sports industry. This traineeship provides a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical training, and valuable work experience, allowing participants to gain a solid foundation in sports related skills and develop employability skills.

NI Traineeships deliver work-based learning, together with professional and technical qualifications, equating to a minimum of five GCSEs at grades A*- C, including English and maths. This qualification provides learners with the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised, vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in the sports sector or to progress to further qualification in subjects such as the level 3 courses in sports offered at SRC.

The traineeship also provides learners with opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life. This qualification includes core and specialist modules which cover aspects of knowledge, understanding and competency for employment within the sector. Learners will also be given the opportunity to visit a variety of leisure facilities and participate in recognised coaching courses, in an inclusive range of sports, both in the College and at other sports venues.

The College will review the qualifications and/or experience held by applicants and will consider whether this profile shows an ability to progress towards a level 2 traineeship framework.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate at interview that they have a satisfactory level of fluency in English – both written and spoken. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate English language or literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study.
Applicants must have achieved a minimum of a Level 1 qualification defined as 4 GCSEs at grades D-G including Maths and English grades D-F or equivalent. Applicants presenting with a Junior Cert qualification should have attained a majority of higher-level subjects. Applicants presenting with a Junior Cycle must have achieved 4 merits or above to facilitate entry to level 2 courses. Enhanced entry grades for maths and English apply in certain subject areas. These will be discussed with applicants following receipt of their application.
On enrolment the applicant will undertake an initial assessment which will confirm whether they should enter the full Traineeship or the Introductory Phase.
Learners will be required to purchase and wear a practical sports kit for this course. You will also need to have a good general level of health and fitness to undergo
practical classes and assessments throughout the course.
During the Pre-Entry Advice Sessions which may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft Teams), applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they are committed and motivated to the programme.
The College may also use other evidence provided as part of the application process.

Please note that entrance requirements may be increased in some vocational areas.

Modules include:

Fitness for Sport and Exercise
Practical Sports Performance
The Mind and Sports Performance
The Sports Performer in Action
Training for Personal Fitness
Leading Sports Activities
Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Performance
Promotion and Sponsorship in Sport
Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Injury and the Sports Performer
Running a Sports Event
The Sport and Active Leisure Industry
Transversal Skills
Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy Qualifications

Assessment is completed through written assignments, projects and presentations as well as a number of practical assessments, some of which require a good general level of health and fitness and an ability to work as part of a team in realistic simulations

Initial and subsequent Diagnostic Assessments MUST be undertaken by all trainees. The Initial Assessment (IA) and Diagnostic Assessment (DA) will have three components: literacy, numeracy, and vocational skills.

On successful completion of this course learners can progress to:

Football Academy Level 3 Sports Science
Gym Instructing & Personal Training Level 3 Diploma
Sport & Exercise Science Level 3 Extended Diploma
Sports Coaching & Development Level 3 National Extended Diploma

After completing this level 2 traineeship, individuals can pursue various employment opportunities in the sports industry. This may include Sports Coaching Assistant, Fitness Instructor, Sports Development Officer, Sports Retail Assistant, Leisure Centre Assistant, Sports Events Assistant, Sports Administration Assistant, Sports Marketing Assistant or Sports Venue Assistant.